165 - Food City Baker - W. Valencia & 12th Ave.

Bashas' is a well-established supermarket chain known for its commitment to quality food products and excellent customer service. With a focus on community nourishment and providing fresh, wholesome groceries, Bashas' has earned a solid reputation in the grocery retail industry. The company prides itself on a friendly work environment where employees are encouraged to grow and contribute to making a positive impact on their communities. Employing thousands across various locations, Bashas' offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits to support the personal and professional development of its staff. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance options, as well as scholarship opportunities and tuition reimbursement programs, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking stability and growth in retail foodservice.

The role of Baker at Bashas' is integral to the success of the bakery department, which involves more than just baking bread and pastries. Bakers are responsible for using their skills to produce a variety of high-quality bakery products following Bashas' specific recipes. This position requires a person who is attentive to food safety and sanitation standards, competent in managing bakery production processes, and adept at merchandising baked goods effectively to ensure customer satisfaction. Bakers must be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering unmatched service to customers visiting the bakery section.

A Baker’s duties include mixing, weighing, proofing, baking, frying, decorating, finishing, and merchandising bakery products such as cakes, cupcakes, sweet rolls, breads, and cookies. The role also involves loading and unloading ovens, maintaining proper baking temperatures and durations, and scaling bakery items accurately. Additionally, Bakers assist with ordering and receiving bakery supplies, controlling inventory, and ensuring that products are tagged correctly with prices and labels. Maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in the production, storage, and display areas is essential to preserve product quality and safety.

This position requires physical stamina for extended periods of standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing, bending, and walking. Working as a Baker at Bashas' offers a dynamic blend of hands-on baking and customer service responsibilities in a team-oriented environment. Competitive weekly compensation, retirement benefits, and health insurance plans are provided to support employees’ well-being. The role offers a unique opportunity for individuals who enjoy baking and customer interaction, allowing them to nourish their community while advancing their career in a thriving supermarket chain. Bashas' encourages inclusiveness and diversity and supports internal growth through promotion and transfer opportunities for qualified candidates.